Why Horta-Osório should pivot Credit Suisse to Asia

With Greensill and Archegos, António Horta-Osório has more on his plate than a medieval King. But Credit Suisse’s new chair could do something that would placate doubters and please investors: pivot firmly to Asia.

António Horta-Osório has been busy since he replaced Urs Rohner as chair of Credit Suisse on April 30.

He hasn’t ducked the myriad challenges his new employer faces in the wake of the Greensill fiasco and the collective calumny of Archegos Capital Management.

He has committed to a hands-on role in a strategic review of the Swiss bank’s risk management, culture and future options.

On May 3, he signalled his belief in its future by buying SFr1.1 million ($1.21

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